The Whole Story of Architecture

From ancient masterpieces to recent contemporary structures, architecture continues to shape the face of our world. This book, part of the All Story series published by Hayalperest Publishing, presents the stages that architecture has gone through throughout human history, supported by an encyclopedic examination and rich visuals.

With its chronological narrative extending from the Neolithic period to today's "sustainability" approach, The Whole Story of Architecture takes the reader on a journey through every era and continent, touching upon hundreds of structures, their designers, and their contextual importance. The book contains exciting information about the Pyramids of Egypt and the tomb structures of the Ur Dynasty, the "lost" city of Machu Picchu, Chinese pagodas, Japanese temples, mosques that symbolize Islamic geography, and much more. In addition to classic Western styles such as Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque, the book also discusses Colonial Architecture, Regency Style, Beaux-Arts, Art Deco, Modernism movements, and Utopian approaches, along with many other styles.

Informative texts prepared by experts in the field of architecture tell the history of each style and provide detailed information about the most important practitioners of these styles. In The Whole Story of Architecture, iconic structures, which are the best examples of their periods, are examined with comments and visuals that explain their inspirations, constructions, use of materials, and stylistic features. The book, which arouses curiosity about architecture, "brings together" the architects behind the world's most magnificent structures, from Imhotep and Leon Battista Alberti to Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Alvar Aalto, who have influenced and inspired many generations with their visions and technical mastery.

An indispensable reference book for anyone who wants to have a comprehensive knowledge of the art of architectural design, The Whole Story of Architecture provides the reader with all the necessary equipment to look at the spaces where they live, work, worship, and have fun with completely different eyes.

And it does so with the support of more than 1,000 visuals.